{"id":458,"date":"2020-12-23T15:43:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T23:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=458"},"modified":"2020-12-23T15:43:23","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T23:43:23","slug":"12-23-wednesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/12\/23\/12-23-wednesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"12\/23: Wednesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5772\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-458-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=458-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:39 &#8212; 9.1MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><h1 id=\"perennial_resources\">PERENNIAL RESOURCES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">State-level updates on COVID-19 can be found online in multiple languages at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">coronavirus.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dialing 311 will get you to the City of Tacoma&#8217;s non-emergency information line.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state&#8217;s Coronavirus Q&amp;A line is staffed 7 days a week, 6am-10pm, at 1-800-525-0127. For interpreters in other languages, press # when they answer and say your language.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can also text the coronavirus Q&amp;A line at 211-211 in any language.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dialing 211 will connect you to community resources statewide through United Way, and you can also visit wa211.org online.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">A number of mental wellness support phone lines and text services are available<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The \u201cWashington Listens\u201d support line for managing stress is 1-833-681-0211.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 800-273-8255<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Crisis Text Line provides confidential text access from anywhere in the U.S. to a trained crisis counselor when you Text HEAL to 741741<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Teens can call or text the Teen Link number at 866-833-6546<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">And individuals struggling with substance use or addiction can call or text the WA Recovery Help Line at 366-789-1511<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor and legislature have extended 3 proclamations through December 28th due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The first continues the suspension of the one-week waiting period to collect unemployment insurance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The second extends the allowance of shared work benefits to be paid by employers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">And the third extends the Department of Social and Health Services&#8217; ability to include childless individuals and families in the Family Emergency Assistance Program.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Details can be found online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-three-proclamations-related-covid-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-three-proclamations-related-covid-19\" rel=\"nofollow\">governor.wa.gov<\/a> in the news &amp; issues section.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Washington&#8217;s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WaStateDSHS\/posts\/3058052164298365?__cft__[0]=AZWNg6F50deNNPfaDGGnKxTjjLXCJqbyVGq5maNXRaZQc5-UelVqS8dDzFbQdd-yso4rESdH3T7iHZTslCnOolh8Att9t8XXegdAwG5WwjaTFiUKf5VgIxviMiNSrE8NKN3ouhuVpe3QZmAkeAJ5bj0q&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WaStateDSHS\/posts\/3058052164298365?__cft__[0]=AZWNg6F50deNNPfaDGGnKxTjjLXCJqbyVGq5maNXRaZQc5-UelVqS8dDzFbQdd-yso4rESdH3T7iHZTslCnOolh8Att9t8XXegdAwG5WwjaTFiUKf5VgIxviMiNSrE8NKN3ouhuVpe3QZmAkeAJ5bj0q&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Department of Social and Health Services<\/a> is working with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to get federal approval for a plan to issue Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits for the 2020-21 school year, which replaces school meals while children can\u2019t attend school due to COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If Washington state\u2019s proposed plan is approved, families won\u2019t have to apply for the program and benefits will be issued automatically to eligible children.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department notes however that it may take until February or March 2021 before benefits can be issued, so in the meantime, families are urged to apply for their local school district&#8217;s free or reduced-price school meal program and to check that the school district has the most current address on file for your children.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma and Federal Way Schools will continue to offer free meals to all children up to age 18 for the entirety of this school year.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Check with district nutrition services departments about meal pickup and drop-off locations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">DSHS also advises checking in on family, friends, neighbors and loved ones with phone calls, video calls, distanced visits or written letters in lieu of holiday gatherings, and if something doesn\u2019t seem quite right or you\u2019re worried about someone\u2019s wellbeing, anyone can submit a report to Adult Protective Services by calling (877)-734-6277 or by visiting <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">DHSH.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Coronavirus vaccines for residents of long-term care facilities will given starting December 28th, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248059205.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248059205.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">according to state health officials<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Vaccines for Washingtonians other than long-term care facility residents, certain health care workers, and select first responders, won&#8217;t be available for at least another month.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info on vaccines can be obtained by calling the state coronavirus hotline 1-800-525-0127, or by texting your questions to 211-211, or on the state&#8217;s website coronavirus.wa.gov.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"regional\">REGIONAL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reported 207 new COVID-19 cases yesterday.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For reference, community spread of COVID-19 is said to be under control when that figure is below 25 per 100,000 residents.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">There are several places in our region where uninsured adults can get free flu shots:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Tacoma: Acts Pharmacy at 1901 S. Union Ave, Rankos Pharmacy at 101 N. Tacoma Ave., and at Safeway Pharmacies on M Street in Hilltop and on 38th St. in the Lincoln District<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Eatonville: Kirk\u2019s Pharmacy<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Puyallup: MultiCare Adult Immunization Clinic at 1322 3rd St. S.E.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Learn more at tpchd.org\/flu or call (253) 649-1413.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"testing_sites\">TESTING SITES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">There are numerous free COVID-19 testing sites in our region:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For King County locations visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">KingCounty.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Note that King County is no longer allowing individuals to book free COVID-19 tests days in advance, in order to discourage would-be holiday travelers, and to prioritize testing for those who&#8217;ve been exposed or those who are experiencing symptoms.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Pierce County locations, visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org\/covidtest<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department&#8217;s mobile testing units are taking Thursday and Friday off, but will be back this weekend administering free COVID-19 tests:<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Saturday, December 26: Bonney Lake High School, and at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 4818 Portland Ave E<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sunday, December 27, Tacoma Dome<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No ID is required, tests are free and open to anyone, and most testing runs 10am-3pm, but check TPCHD.org for specifics<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Results are available in 3-7 days<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Bonus: Some COVID test sites are also doing free adult flu shots too!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">A new program even arranges for a test to be delivered to you if you have mobility issues or trouble getting to a test site.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Go online to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/scanpublichealth.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/scanpublichealth.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">SCANpublichealth.org<\/a> for more info.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248004345.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248004345.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cheney Stadium is partnering with Discovery Health<\/a> to offer COVID-19 testing Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Feb. 28.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The site will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals looking to get tested are asked to pre-register online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.testdirectly.com\/patient\/order\/order_summary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testdirectly.com\/patient\/order\/order_summary\" rel=\"nofollow\">testdirectly.com<\/a>, and those with health insurance are asked to enter their information during registration as well as bring it with them to the site.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5773\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-458-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=458-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201223.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:39 &#8212; 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